Star diopside and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

Star diopside and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside and Chrome Diopside physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Star diopside and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Star diopside and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star diopside and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star diopside and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star diopside is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.